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cotexa

[ko-ˈte-ʃa]
nounfemininepl: cotexas
cowhide leather; untanned leather
1. Raw or partially processed leather from cattle hide, used in traditional crafts and everyday items
The artisan crafted sandals from cotexa leather.
O artesão confeccionou sandálias de cotexa.
2. In some regions, a strip or thong of leather used as a whip or for binding
He used a cotexa to secure the bundle.
Ele usou uma cotexa para amarrar o feixe.
Synonyms
couro crucouro curtidotira de couro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cotexa
Common term for raw or simple leather goods, especially in rural areas
Northeast Brazil
cotexa
Frequently used for traditional leather crafts and cattle leather products
Portugal
couro cru
Less commonly used; Portuguese speakers prefer 'couro cru' or 'tira de couro'

Related Idioms & Phrases

apertar com cotexa (to tighten with leather straps)
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